Lemony Beans and Spinach over Pasta

5m
Prep Time
12-15m
Cook Time
17m
Ready In

Recipe: #6410

September 04, 2012



"A friend sent me this recipe a few years ago, and it is just so good - it is worth posting. I made a couple of changes for my tastes; but this is just easy, inexpensive, but still so satisfying. Me, I prefer to serve this as a side dish; but it would also be a great main vegetarian dish; or, add some sliced chicken for those who want a little heartier dish. Even though it is both beans and pasta ... it still has a very light taste with the lemon and spinach."

Original is 5 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (404.1 g)
  • Calories 500.2
  • Total Fat - 10 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 1.9 mg
  • Sodium - 329.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 85.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 9.8 g
  • Sugars - 7.7 g
  • Protein - 19.6 g
  • Calcium - 211.5 mg
  • Iron - 6.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 13.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Base ... Add the oil to a saute pan and bring to medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until slightly tender; about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Roux ... Then, add the flour and whisk until the flour is incorporated with the oil. Cook just a minute on medium heat, but make sure it does not burn or get too brown.

Step 3

Sauce ... Add the broth and bring to a light boil to thicken the sauce. Then, reduce the heat to medium low and add the beans, lemon juice (start out with 4 tablespoons, you can add more if you want), capers, and lightly season with salt and pepper. You can re-season after you add the spinach and toss with the pasta. Cook just a minute to incorporate everything.

Step 4

Pasta ... As the sauce cooks, cook the pasta according to package directions in plenty of salted water.

Step 5

Finish ... Drain the pasta and add to the sauce. I also like to add a little of the pasta water as well, it makes a nice creamy sauce; but not necessary. Add the spinach and lemon zest, toss to combine and cook just a minute; then finish with the fresh basil.

Step 6

Serve ... As I said, a side dish is how I like to serve it; but it is a great vegetarian dish, or you can always add some sliced chicken to make it a bit heartier. ENJOY!

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